Bethpage State Park Ecology

Happy new year! With 2019 officially over, I've spent some time (as the park ecologist) reflecting on the ways Bethpage State Park has implemented environmental learning this past year. I think its safe to say, that in just 12 months, we have offered a variety of new and exciting activities for the local community. While our staff thoroughly enjoys putting together these events, we've also been lucky enough to partner up with like-minded individuals whom believe in the beauty of nature and the ecosystem services our park provides.         One of these esteemed supporters is school teacher Kate Wright! Recently, Mrs. Wright and I became committed to organizing a hands-on activity for her students in their impressive new STEM lab. The task we picked was building nests for Bethpage State Park's great horned owls! Not only would this be a fun-filled activity for her class before winter break, it would also give them a chance to give back to the park they had just vi